Job summary
Staff Nurse - Day Surgery Unit 37.5 hours per week
***Previous applicants need not apply***
Now is an exciting time to join the Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust. The Trust is constantly developing and improving Orthopaedic Services to meet the needs of the people of Tameside and the surrounding area.
The Day Surgery Unit is currently recruiting staff nurses to work on our 22 bedded unit. The unit cares for patients following trauma orthopaedic surgery, including Orthopaedics, General surgery and ENT
Training and developing our staff is paramount and there would be opportunities for successful candidates to train and develop within their role and partake in CPD. We have a well-developed Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified staff nurses and there are also a variety of in house training courses available.
Main duties of the job
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
- To assist in the management and organisation of work in the clinical area.
- To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedur
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- END 998/997/Mentorship module or equivalent
- Intermediate Life Support Course
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree or working towards
- Advanced Life Support
- First Line management course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Proven experience of practice development
Desirable
- Previous experience of relevant speciality
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of: PREPP
- Scope of Practice
- Risk Management
- Record Keeping
- Health and Safety
- Infection Control
- Clinical Governance
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- END 998/997/Mentorship module or equivalent
- Intermediate Life Support Course
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree or working towards
- Advanced Life Support
- First Line management course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Proven experience of practice development
Desirable
- Previous experience of relevant speciality
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of: PREPP
- Scope of Practice
- Risk Management
- Record Keeping
- Health and Safety
- Infection Control
- Clinical Governance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
